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[quote=Anonymous]I sent a 2e (ADHD) kid to TJ. He graduated successfully with a 4.0W (middle of the class) and went on to the perfect college *for him*. TJ can be done by 2e kids. But make no mistake, it took a lot of extra parent support, time, effort, money.  He had an ADHD coach for 2 years.  We seemed to be in constant contact with his teachers.  His guidance counselor and I were in constant communication. Some teachers fought 504 accommodations (and he didn’t have many). One refused to honor them and we had to change his class.

He did tech track, which was very hands on, and was perfect for him academically. And played music at TJ all 4 years, also hands on and helps with ADHD.  But TJ would not change any core requirement due to his LD.  He took every test (did get 1.5 time in math only), did every assignment, and was graded under the same standards. Which I always thought was fair. He didn’t have to stay if it wasn’t worth it to him, and his TJ diploma means a lot to him because he earned it like everyone else.

TL;DR: having BTDT, I would encourage 2e kids to apply and go for it. But, only if they really want it and have a lot of supports at home. Parents will need to be very involved at home and school. And the family needs to be honest with themselves after freshman year about whether TJ is worth it.  Giving 2e kids a plus factor is a mistake.  TJ is hard for any kids. It is much harder with an LD. [/quote]

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